MacArthur - name meaning, origin

The boy's name MacArthur \m(a)-car-

is of Scottish and Gaelic origin, and its meaning is "son of Arthur". World War II General Douglas MacArthur.

MacArthur has 1 variant form: McArthur.

Baby names that sound like MacArthur are MacArdell, Macardle and McCarthy.

MacArthur is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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